Thursday, April 17, 2014

Banghay-Aralin sa Filipino 6 (Pakikinig)

Banghay-Aralin sa Filipino 6
                                                                                         
I. Layunin
a. Nabibigyang kahulugan ang mga salitang narinig batay sa paraan ng pagsasalita
b. Naibibigkas ang tula nang maayos at makabuluhan
c. Naipapahayag ang pagkalinga sa kalikasan

II. Paksang-Aralin
A. Pagbibigay Kahulugan sa mga Salitang Narining
B. BEC Handbook in Filipino pp. 42-48; Landas ng Pagbasa p. 130
C. batayang aklat, larawan, Venn diagram
D. Pagkalinga sa kalikasan tungo sa kaunlaran

III. Pamaraan
A. Panimulang Gawain
1.  Pagganyak
            Magpakita ng tatlong larawan: larawan ng mga bata, kalikasan at maunlad na lungsod
            Itanong: Anu-ano ang ipinapakita ng larawan? Ano ang ipinahihiwatig ng mga ito?

B. Panlinang na Gawain
1. Mga Gawain (Activity)
a. Paglalahad ng Aralin: Pakikinig sa Tula
            Bigkasin ang tulang “Kabataan, Kalikasan, Kaunlaran”, Landas ng Pagbasa, pahina 130 habang ang mga mag-aaral ay nakikinig. 
            Ipabatid ang kahalagahan nang buong atensyon at pakikinig nang mabuti.
           
2. Pagsusuri (Analysis)
Talakayin: 
a)      Paano niyo ilalarawan ng kabataang tinutukoy ng tula?
b)      Paano ginagamit ng kabataan ang kanilang talino?
c)      Ano ang tinutukoy ng handog sa atin ng kalikasan?
d)      Ano naman ang maari nating ibigay sa kalikasan?
e)      Ano ang pangarap ng kabataan sa kalikasan?


3. Paghahalaw at Paghahambing (Abstraction and Comparison)
            Magpakita ng Venn diagram na naglalahad ng ugnayan sa Kabataan, Kalikasan at Kaunlaran.
            Itanong: Sa tingin niyo ba’y may kaugnayan ang isa’t isa? Sa anong paraan?

4. Paglalapat (Application)
Sagutin ang gawain pahina 131, Landas ng Pagbasa 6. Piliin ang kahulugan ng salitang may salungguhit. Basahin muli ang mga linya ng tula upang lubos na matukoy ang tamang kahulugan.

5. Paglalahat (Generalization)
            Ipabigkas muli nang sabay sa mga mag-aaral ang tulang Kabataan, Kalikasan, Kaunlaran.

IV. Pagtataya
            Pakinggang mabuti ang bawat taludtod ng tula. Pumili ng pinakamalapit na kaisipang inihahatid ng bawat taludod ng tula. Isulat ang sagot sa testnotebook.
            (Landas ng Pagbasa, pahina 132-133)

V. Takdang-Aralin

            Gumawa ng sariling tula tungkol sa kalikasan, kaunlaran at kabataan. Isulat ito sa buong papel.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Lesson Plan in Math 6 (Integrated with Science)

Lesson Plan in Math 6 (Integrated with Science)

I. Objectives
At the end of the class, the pupils are expected to:
a. compare dissimilar fractions using different methods
b. identify which fraction is greater or less than the other or if the fractions are equal
c. take care of planet Earth

II. Subject Matter
A. Comparing Fractions
B. BEC PELC g.10; Mathematics for Everyday Use 6 pp. 68-70
C. chart, paper strips, chalkboard
D. Care for planet Earth

III. Procedure
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Motivation
             Ask: What are the eight planets of the solar system?
                       What planet is the largest? The smallest?

B. Developmental Activities
1. Presentation
Present the following problem:
            Venus is approximately 9/10 the size of the Earth while Mars is 7/13 the size of the Earth.
            Which planet is bigger?
Discuss among the pupils their guesses. Let them rationalize their answer.
Provide various methods to test their answers:
Method 1: Paper Strips
Method 2: Cross Multiplication
Method 3: Rewriting fractions to similar fractions
Let pupils choose their preferred method to compare fractions.

Relate values infusion to the lesson. Discuss that Venus is once believed to be habitable planet but due to extremely great amount of greenhouses gases present in the planet, it became the hottest planet in the solar system.
            Ask: What do you think will happen to Earth if greenhouse gases will continue to increase in our atmosphere? How can we minimize greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?
           
2. Exercise
Compare the fractions. Encircle the larger fraction.
1) 3/5,7/8
2) 9/17, 5/15
3) 8/10, 4/11
4) 2/5, 6/7
5) 9/13, 2/5
6) 3/4, 5/7
7) 8/7, 6/5
8) 1/3, 2/4
9) 3/7, 4/11
10) 8/12, 2/6

3. Generalization
            How do we compare dissimilar fractions? What are the different methods in comparing fractions?

C. Application  
Consider the following problem:
            Barangay Kalikasan planted 3/5 of the forestland with tree seedlings while Barangay Kalinisan planted 6/10 of the area. Which barangay planted the wider area?

IV. Evaluation
Compare the following pair of fractions by writing <,> or =.
1) 6/3 ___ 3/7
2) 5/8 ___ 5/14
3) 4/9 ___ 7/6
4) 2/10 ___ 9/12
5) 1/2 ___ 2/4
6) 3/4 ___ 4/8
7) 4/6 ___ 6/5
8) 5/8 ___ 8/10
9) 6/9 ___ 7/8
10) 7/13 ___ 11/16

V. Assignment
            Box the smaller fraction. Try to look for pattern.
1) 2/5, 2/8
2) 4/12, 3/12
3) 4/9, 4/6
4) 8/13, 12/13

5) 15/20, 15/17

Monday, April 7, 2014

Sample Recommendation Letter for Teacher Applicants (DepEd)

     This might be a sad reality but congressmen can give teacher position items for those whom they find worthy. However, this is a subject of criticism since it is prone for nepotism and bias. Nevertheless let me just share to you this sample recommendation that teacher applicants can use for them to have an edge with their application in public school. (Just to be clear, this sample letter wasn't mine because when I applied, though I was a topnotcher, I still underwent the standard procedure for teacher applicants. I didn't depend on any influential persons except on my credentials and competency...hehehe)



Date


NAME OF CONGRESSMAN
Congressman
District


Dear Hon. (Congressman):


Greetings!

The bearer is _____________, a bona fide resident of ________________, with a degree of Bachelor of (Elementary/Secondary) Education major in __________ at the _________________________. She is a passer of the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) with a considerable teaching experience.

Because of her competence and capability as a teacher, I have the honor to recommend
_________________ for a teaching position to any public school here in Iloilo City you would want to recommend her.

I would truly appreciate it very much if this recommendation will be well thought-out with utmost regards.

Your favorable consideration and approval is highly appreciated.

Thank you very much. God bless you and your family.



Very truly yours,



NAME OF BARANGAY CAPTAIN
Barangay Captain
Name of Barangay

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Teacher Essay: Accepting Your Students

     Hellow, hellow, hellow! Long time no posts! Any updates about me? Of course, I have not yet finished my thesis! hehehe... Anyway, graduation comes once a year and, I can't help but to share my thoughts about another year finished.
   This year, the group of students I had is quite different compared last year. Most of the time, I tend to believe that every school year is like a new season of a reality show. New contestants, new stories, new dramas. This is also one of the things I like about teaching - spontaneity. It is like every single day in the classroom is a new episode in a reality show. Going back to my students, this bunch is less mature both physically and mentally. I find most of them cute because they don't look and act like sixth graders, rather more of 3rd or 4th graders. This I find quite challenging, because they are a bit difficult to control.
    This year, I realized that teachers should not be personally angry to students. They may be naughty or talkative sometimes or even most of the times but as students and as kids, it is part of their nature. It is natural for students to be noisy at times, to play while your are not around, etc. Don't be angry and treat this as a big deal. We are teaching kids, not robots. We must not expect total silence from our students. They are kids. They are humans, so they talk. Never learn to dislike or hate them because of their misbehavior. I said this because some teachers start to dislike teaching because they dislike their students. And they are just dragged to teach because of the salary. It is a hypocrisy if I say that never did I get angry with my students. But always, if this is unavoidable, I explain why I got angry. If a teacher gets angry and students are confused why, they will never get the point or the lesson you want to inculcate to them.Of course, everything that is in excess is wrong, so we need to teach students to control their "naughtiness". But as teachers, we need to forgive the students. We must love them as they are. Teachers are not perfect, but so as our students. Sometimes we tend to see our students imperfections but neglect to see ours. Hate the sin, but not the sinner.
    Second, as teachers, we have an inclination to be fond of students who are smart, well-behaved, pretty/handsome, etc. But this year, I realized that we should also have a sincere attention to those students who are the opposite. I would not say the words but you know what I mean. I have to be honest but sometimes, I tend to play favorites. But never did I make this obvious but I do have favorite students...hehehe....However, I always adhere to the idea that as teachers, we are teachers to all kinds of students, smart or not, pretty or ugly, whatsoever. (This is also one of the reasons why I took up Special Education as may master's because of this philosophy.) And I said sincere because we should not give them the attention because we have to, but  because we care and love them as our students.
     Lastly, since I am teaching in sixth grade, I find it a bit hard knowing the fact that you are the last teacher that the students will have before ending their elementary years. I don't know why but the idea of them leaving and going on with their lives bit saddened me. I know that it is impossible to let them stay for the rest of their lives. But I am just hoping that at some point, I was once significant to them and has inspired them for the good. I may sound sentimental again but perhaps because I consider every student a part of my heart, and not just my memory. Every mingle and interaction with them is sincere and not just because it is "work" or "I am getting paid" mentality. In contrast, I am also happy and excited for what will they become in the future. I think the these thoughts and feeling overpower my sadness of them leaving. I am thrilled to see them grow and become who they want to be in the future. And I would be very ecstatic to see them successful or have grown even better.
   Here are my harvest this school year...League of Legends-inspired (because they are as naughty as minions and as impulsive as the heroes)....try to find me...hehehe....


Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Prayer to End the School Year


Let us put ourselves in the presence of the Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…

As the school year draws to an end…
we give thanks to God:
For all the teaching and learning
that have taken place in our school,
both in and out of the classroom,
For the talents and gifts that have been shared
and the challenges that have been faced
For the burdens that have been lifted
and the hurts that have been healed
For the respect and care that have been given.

We give thanks for the friendships that have just begun
and for those that have grown.
For the faith that has been lived in our daily struggles,
For the hope, on the low days, that has lifted our hearts
And for the love that has kept us going.

We give thanks for our school,
for our teachers,
for our classmates and schoolmates
a family  that we are
 we ask you Lord – that as we take our vacation,
may this time leave us with memories to cherish.
Pour out your love on us
that we may return renewed and refreshed
to continue our journey for the next school year
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen

P.S. Just got this from the net. Credit is given to the author.